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(A) Length. Block lengths shall not exceed 1,200 feet or be less than 400 feet, except as the Planning Commission considers necessary to secure efficient use of land or desired features of street layout.
(B) Width. Blocks shall be wide enough to allow two tiers of lots of minimum depth. However, where this would require lots to front on an arterial street or highway or where topographical conditions or the size of the property prevent two tiers of lots, the Planning Commission may approve a single tier of lots of minimum depth.
(Ord. passed 11-27-2017) Penalty, see § 190.999
(A) Relationship to streets.
(1) All lots shall front on a public street or road for a minimum distance of 75 feet, except those lots which front on the turn-around of permanent dead-end streets shall front on such turn-arounds for a minimum distance of 40 feet; or when the portion of a lot is being used exclusively for access and meets the width requirements in division (A)(4). However, the Planning Commission may grant a variance to the requirements of this section when all of the following circumstances and conditions exist:
(a) When the lot(s) does not front on a public street or road.
(b) When, because of the location of the lot(s), extreme practical and financial difficulties would place an undue hardship on the owner of the lot(s).
(c) When ingress and egress to the proposed lot(s) can be adequately and perpetually provided by a private access easement from a public highway or road; provided however, such a private access easement shall be a minimum width as listed below:
20' wide | Less than 2 acres |
30' wide | Less than 3 acres |
40' wide | Less than 4 acres |
50' wide | 4 acres or larger |
(2) The private access easement shall extend from the front of the proposed lot(s) to a public highway or road and said private access easement shall be maintained by the lot(s) owner it is serving without any obligation on the county to maintain same. An ingress and egress easement may be shared by up to three lots.
(B) Arrangement. Each lot in a subdivision shall contain a building site free from the danger of flooding. Except where unfeasible, side lot lines shall be at right angles to straight street lines and radial to curved street lines.
(C) Dimensions.
(1) Lot dimensions shall conform to the requirements of the county subdivision and/or Planning Commission regulations where applicable except that residential lots served by septic tanks and field lines shall be at least 75 feet wide at the building setback line and one acre in area or the minimum lot width and area determined by the County Health Officer, whichever width and area is larger. Lots conveyed by deeds, executed prior to October 6, 1978, which are less than one acre in area and which were in compliance with the minimum requirements of the Department of Health at the time of conveyance, may be granted a variance and approved by the Planning Commission provided that said lots comply with all other regulations.
(2) Lot dimensions and minimum size shall follow the requirement of the County Zoning Ordinance. Minimum lot width shall be measured at the building setback line.
(3) Ratio of lot frontage to depth shall not exceed one to eight without variance from the Planning Commission.
(D) Corner lots. Corner lots (lots which abut on two intersecting streets) shall comply with the front yard setback provisions along the street upon which the building on the corner lot fronts. A ten-foot reduction in the front yard provision is allowed on the side facing the secondary street, provided such reduction does not result in a side yard of less than 20 feet.
(Ord. passed 11-27-2017; Ord. 2021-08, passed 6-28-2021)
In commercial and industrial subdivisions and in the portions of residential subdivisions reserved for commercial or industrial uses, the lots or parcels platted for commercial or industrial sites shall be large enough to provide for off-street loading and unloading facilities and off-street parking facilities.
(Ord. passed 11-27-2017)
(A) Except where alleys are permitted for the purpose, the Planning Commission shall require easements at least 12 feet in width centered along all rear lot lines for poles, wires, conduits, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, gas mains, water mains and other utility facilities. Where necessary or advisable in the opinion of the Planning Commission, similar easements shall be provided alongside lot lines or across lots.
(B) If the Planning Commission deems it necessary for proper drainage within or through a subdivision, it shall require that a storm water easement or drainage right-of-way be provided and maintained by the developer or abutting property owners.
(C) The Planning Commission shall require easements at least 15 feet in width parallel and adjacent to all road right-of-way for poles, wire conduits, storm sewers, gas mains, sanitary sewers, water mains and other utility facilities.
(D) Where necessary or advisable in the opinion of the Planning Commission, a similar easement shall be provided along parent tracts along with any necessary right-of-way dedications.
(Ord. passed 11-27-2017)
In all subdivisions, due regard shall be shown for natural features such as large trees, unusual rock formations and water courses; for sites which have historical significance; and for similar assets which, if preserved, will add attractiveness and value to the subdivision and to the county. The Planning Commission may prepare a list of all such features within its area of subdivision jurisdiction which it deems worthy or preservation.
(Ord. passed 11-27-2017)
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